Kansans in Chicago Look Back at Early State Leaders
A Chicago Herald piece recalls Kansas figures such as George R. Peck and George L. Douglas, praising their frontier era public service, legal work, and influence on state governance. It notes Peck as an early power in public interest, Douglas for steadfast party rights defense, and mentions others like Fain Bunley and T. J. Storton in shaping Kansas politics and law.
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Chicago Herald
George R. Peck
Peck
Karsus
Karwan
Bunley
Clyse Federation
Skys
T. J. Storton
Sas Fe
Chicago
Noble T Prentis
Newton Republica
White Is
New York
George L. Douglas
Tkutxski
Dougress
Kuneas
House of Representatives
Hesiwhye
Tenn
Smdeiber
Riv
H.W. Groaxar
Allen
Topr&a
Mda Welter
Samuel J- Howe
Edward Bevan
Tae
Populiet
Rene Heerts
Riera Inipict
Tudgny Minigiumwry
Tiatvesti
Baerau
Swesain-Welbum Manufact
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Women's work noted in Chicago art scene and politics
The article highlights women like Mrs. Fannie and Mrs. Mary H. Fini advancing reform and lecturing in art in Chicago. It mentions Vernette Morasse and Miss Simp as real artists and notes Governor Lewelling's daughter generating discussion amid ongoing public matters and civic energy.
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Talline
Siena
Mayer
West
Aed
Notius
Fannie If
Ont Cy
Mary H. Fini
Vernette Morasse
Real Artists of
Chicago
Miss Simp
Tare Coutase
Risuaike
Lewelling
Bicycle Races End Amid Mostly Safe Conditions
In a sun on afternoon program, cyclists completed races with no major injuries. Ted Fauss had a humorous mishap when his wheel collapsed sending him briefly to the track. Arnie Allen won the fastest event, with Bar Starbird placing third as Knowles led the pace in the tandem effort and several races featured strong fields and disqualifications.
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Ted Fauss
Knowles
Fauss
Paws
A. E. Hickerson
F. D. Dreisbach
L. Gout Uiyrtren
Charis S& Hood
Chas. Stas Scorms
H. G. Swayzene
Madrris Steven
Drilling the Police for a Labor Day Parade
On Labor Day the police prepared for the parade with a drill session at the station. Officers lined up as the chief demonstrated marching cadence and shoulder and club motions. One officer disputed being out of step while the chief sought a drill master to improve discipline.
Legislators Sign Pledge Amid Homeseekers Ride to Santa Fe
Legislators pledge support during a homeseekers excursion to Santa Fe. Officials from Burlingame and Betera announce a ticket deal, with fares listed at $1.05. Osage County fair tickets referenced in the final summary.
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Burlingsme
Ad Betera
Osage
Social and Personal Notes from a Topeka Community Meeting
A City Federation called meeting at Unity Church and an executive board gathering at Mrs A H Thompson's home on Tuesday morning are noted. Many residents and visitors are listed with travels to Lake Louise Denver Colorado Springs Chicago Kansas City Topeka and other spots.
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City Federation
Unity Church
A. H. Thompson
West Tenth Artest
Meptainker
Mise Sasle Gay
Mise Gertrude Devereux
Lake Ao Ee Reed
Join Davis
Savannah
Bisoes
J. We Davis
West
Ww. Deckeree
Chicago
Town
Rob Garver
Joe Wilson
Lawrence
Greenwood
Calesbure
F. J. Sinhert
Atteseae Pee
Prost
Mise
Eleanor
Low Huckstead
Wameeo
Ea Mofiride
Nat Binck
Aces
Evana
Kansas
Stary Wilson
Denver
Colorado
Nellie Ious
Leavenworth
W.T. Crosby
New York
Seabright
N. J
James E.den
Bessie
Hayden
Petoskey
Edith Davis
Tes Lakes
Frank Booth
J. S. Hobson
Masex Lucile Harris
Coloradn
Avery Turner
Scheler
Sloreniea
Topeka
J.P Ba
Charles Decker
Kansas City
Gibntonato
J. W. Davis
John Davis
Reading
W. H. R. Feed
Jot Quinton
Pacific Coast
Castile Mountains
B. F. Reed
Ellenshurg
Washington
Guy Hagar
St Louis
Topeka Avenue
Eugene Ware
Cancade
Gea. Hunt
Vinit
Ft. Madison
Chi
Ladies’ Society of the Fist Methodist Church
J. L. Sheliaburger
Harrison Street
Dollie Titford
Edna Crane
Gska- Inose
Critchfield
Albert Wakt
Minnie
Mary A
Wilson
Pittsburg
Atlantic City
Ben Payne
Celia Duggan
Colorado Springs
Marie Johnson
St Joe
Sacred Heart Convent
Minnie Wingert
Pennsylvania
E A. Austin
Washinton
D. C
TS. Maso
New Mexico
Mason
W .A. Harris
Linwood
Dover
Tabs Sage Morrissy
Ethel Denne ‘Mees
McBee
St Mary's Academy
Pearl Jones
Alearn
Renee
Maud Kline
Bradford John von Lae
Minnie Erte
Jose Aprane Connell
Raton
N. B
Wreck of a Tug at Cedar Point Turns Fatal
A tug Red Cloud of Lorain wrecked off Cedar Point in darkness and heavy seas. Three believed drowned include Captain Fred Hale and a small boy. a lookout named James McMe reached shore after a struggle. Two nearby workers could not reach the scene due to conditions. search to resume at daylight.
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Sandusky
Lorain
Cedar Point
James Mme
Fred Hale
Taft
Daylehe Pie
Harry Munhager
Greys Nan Towing ‘Company
Cleveland
Captain J G Wi Returns From Clyde In Entertaining Scrape
On the same train Captain Waters and several locals, including Tomety Sears, staged a playful bout with gloves before a cheering crowd. Waters claimed the fight was the era’s most entertaining, delivering his “stares” to the audience after a rough four-round exchange.
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J. G. Wi
Clyde
Hans and
Miches
Chile
Ecaye
Waters
Seliver & Epeec
Tomety Sears
Topeka
Indian Arrest Sparks Siesta Pause on Reservation
A round jovial man named Sam Bosley, described as the fattest Indian on the reservation, was arrested Saturday night for being dry while stretched out for a siesta. He was found not Grunk, wore two long braids, and was released after the incident.
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Sam Bosley
Bosley
Grunk
Siey
Kansas Horsemen at Brown County Fair Races
Ewing Herbert reports from the Hiswetha World that horses driven by Mr Keats race at Brown County Fair while Mr Leland and Mr Lowe run tracks at Troy and Horton. Lowe trains thirty five horses and recently one of his beat a fast Leland horse.
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Brown County Fair
Ewing Herbert
Keats
Mr. Leland
Troy
Mr. Lowe
Horton
Lowe
Mr Herbert
Leland
Governor Stanley Proclaims Business Closure Holiday
Governor Stanley issued a proclamation urging all places of business to close today and recommending a holiday for labor. He returned from Wichita and, after going to the executive office, restricted calls and skipped callers, then left town on the noon Pacific train to speak at Lindsborg tonight.
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Stanley
Wichita
Tettera
Pacific
Lindsborg
Galena’s Output Struggles Amid Unsteady Week
In Galena last week, output and sales were weak with many tons of ore left unsold in bins. Grade ore prices matched the prior week while a thousand tons remained unshipped. Output fell short by 13 cars compared with the week prior, totaling about $53.00 in value and a $17.00 shortage, blamed on the Baxter reunion.
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Galena
Cain
Baxter
Texas Fever Epidemic Alarm Among Cattlemen
Cattlemen in Neves court and surrounding areas fear Texas fever spread after a cattle car wreck near Brie Twat Weel released uninfected cattle. Quarantine and movement restrictions were imposed by the county sheriff and state stock sanitary commission to curb the outbreak. Local natives and herds face anxiety as officers work to prevent wider transmission.
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Neves
Brie
Kansais
Nals Castle
Sheril
Cheryie
Kuan
Suiltary
Cormsibe Wien
Senator Baker Returns to Michigan Visit
Senator Baker returns with his wife and daughter to Michigan for a public appearance. The visit aims to promote his legislative achievements and upcoming engagements. Local officials expect his speech to address economic and regional concerns in the area.
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Nenacer Caclyn Baker
Hie
Mike Starylake
Seenetor
Bae Michigan
Atchison Carnival Opens With Train Tickets Sold
Tickets for the Atchison corn carnival go on sale at Santa Fe stations September 2 and 21 with a single round trip fare. Miss Prarisde Preacott, a violin teacher at 116% Zayier St, begins her fall term with student lessons as instructors Kunkel Incobsohn and Boucher assist.
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Santa Fe
Prarisde Preacott
Zayier St
Kunkel
Incobsohn
Boucher
Famine of Steel Strains New York Building Trades
The New York Tribune reports a steel shortage disrupts building, delaying hundreds of ongoing projects and driving up costs. Small contractors suffer most as mills favor large jobs, slowing occupancy for upper-city stores and flats planned for autumn. plumbers also face shortages of steel pipe, while public schools and a new hospital face delayed timetables.
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New York
the Tribune
Wade
Allie
Otm
Bis
J. Pierpont Morgan
Bulider
Ie Sysa
Retail Butchers Seek Kansas City Plant to Fight Beef Trust
The Greater New York Retail Butchers Association plans a nationwide effort against the beef trust. A committee will tour Kansas City next week to view a large slaughter plant, aiming to secure an option through January 1. They discuss raising 10 million dollars in shares of 100 each, with stock limited to butchers, and direct beef shipments to western regions from the proposed Jersey City area plant.
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Kansas City
New York
Manhattan
Louis J. Wasner
Greater New York
Retai Butchers’ Association
Sieve
National Retail Butchers” Mural Protective Association
United States
Beef Trust
Gsosolation
Guance
Philadelphia
Middle West
Nouthwest
Slaughter House
Jersey City
Hoboken
Farhersuc es Rock Island Injuries Suit
George W Barnes a farmer west of the city sues the Rock Island railroad in district court for injuries from being forcibly removed from a train between Topeka and Kansas City in September 1897. He offered to pay fare, but conductor and brakeman allegedly ejected him. The suit was filed late Saturday afternoon and would have been barred if delayed. the company seeks federal removal.
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George W. Barnes
Fhsco
Rock Island Railroad
Topeka
Kansas City
Tim Company
Bo veigh to serve life in Alcatraz for assault
Thomas Boveigh will not be executed but will spend life in military prison at Alcatraz by order of President McKinley after a masked assault on Captain D C Wright of Company G First Wyoming Volunteers. He also stabbed William Ferris at the Presidio before sailing to the Philippines.
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Francisco
Thomas Boveigh
Alcatraz Island
McKinley
D.C. Wright
Flrat Wy
William Ferris
Presidio
Philippines
Local notes from North Tupper area column misread
Fragmentary column items describe various local names and places in North Tupper. Mentions of Hobestnelhell Crarey River, Waysnaten Sunday, and residents like Mrs Hurtens and Susan SW cabinet appear amid garbled phrasing. The text reads as a rough collage of community notices with unclear events.
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Kimbell
Crarey
Charles Curtie
Carson
Tuyere
Avila Selon Eady
Eeora
Susan
Courtney
Mrs Potter Palmer Invites Attend Julia Dent Grant Marriage
Newport, Sept. 4. Mrs Potter Palmer issues invitations for the marriage of her niece Miss Julia Dent Grant to Prince Sih cae teenaeet. The ceremony will be at Sulots Chapel, Newport, on September 22.
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Newport
Winslow's soothing syrup for child diarrhoea
A fragmented ad claims Best and Health to Mother and Child MPS and promotes Winslow's soothing syrup as a remedy for diarrhoea in infants. It emphasizes soothing the child and references health for mother and child with dosage instructions and cautions.
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Winslow
Pi paLuess
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Kansas Avenue
Charies Barnes
Sturter
C C Cinudy
J. B. Daneyson
A. A
Pecard
Arnie Allen
Hurl Eleruire
EA. Green
Eos
E & Brown
Ke, Fowler
C. Stevenson
Peter Wander
Bacaun
Brown
Pred Page
Peter
Curtis Knowles
Thompson
Wearing
Charles Sardow
Bari Starbird
Tite
Starbird
B.A. Fowler
Homeseekers
Vis Santa Fstare
Scat
Seaalon
Star Attractions
J. G. Waters
Indian
Kansas Horsemen
Texas
Neosho County
Senator Baker
Atchison
Cee
Pesaro Oes
Aazez Y EE
Kansas Ave
Seaverbach
Eclipse
Griffon
Graeco
Pasha
Palace
Washburn
Union Shoemakers
ZZ Eda
Athe Seme
the Retail Butchers
Farhersuces
Rock Island
North Tupper
W. R. Weible, Carpenter
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